And October 16, a presidential debate about foreign policy at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

And the CPD has kept its ballot access requirements in check: in order to participate, candidates' parties need to be on enough ballots to provide them with a mathematical chance of winning... and must receive 15% or higher in reputable public opinion polls.

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